Racing action at Lancaster Motor Speedway has picked up with intensity as was evident with the huge crowd this past weekend – even with the absence of the Limited Late Model division.

The Young Guns division was won by Andrew Yandle. Fans commented on what a great show this was. Yandle was victorious over last week’s winner Josh Langley, who raced to second place. Nathan Geist finished third, Amanda Bell fourth and Amanda Blackmon rounded out the top five.

Humana Inc. has announced layoffs at its subsidiary, Lancaster-based KMG America.

Calling the insurance company layoffs a “consolidation,” company spokeswoman Nancy Hanewinckel said 29 KMG America employees were laid off last week. Six employees have been offered relocations, Hanewinckel said.

Fred Thomas’s county council seat has been empty for just one week, but there are already two contenders for the job.

Charlene McGriff, chairwoman of the Lancaster County school board, and local business owner Blondale Funderburk announced Wednesday their intention to run for the council District 2 seat. Both will be running as Democrats.

The seat became vacant after Thomas stepped down to become a magistrate judge following council’s June 22 meeting. He was sworn in as magistrate on June 30.

The shooting happened at 110 N. Willowlake Road. Police were called to the residence at 2:35 a.m. Duncan was found lying in the front yard of the home. Willowlake Road is between Meeting and Arch streets.

Lancaster County Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and attempted to revive Duncan.

There’s a new degree option available at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster.

Starting this fall, USCL students will be able to work toward a bachelor’s of arts degree in organizational leadership, or BOL degree. Applications are now being accepted.

The BOL is for students who want a degree with a focus on workplace leadership. The degree prepares students for leadership roles in various settings, such as government, nonprofit groups and businesses.